1961.11.01: November 1, 1961: Headlines: COS - Chile: 1960's: Peace Corps News - Volume 1, No. 3: At the Institute of Rural Education Training Center in Lo Vasquez, Chile, are 45 Volunteers preparing to join young Chileans in community development work in the provinces- From The Volunteer Newsletter November 1961

At the Institute of Rural Education Training Center in Lo Vasquez, Chile, are 45 Volunteers preparing to join young Chileans in community development work in the provinces- From The Volunteer Newsletter November 1961

As part of their on-the-job field training, Volunteers will work with staff members of the Institute in the regional centers to which they are assigned.

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Story Source: Peace Corps News - Volume 1, No. 3

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